Curriculum Vitae
Jodie Brown
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Address: Meopham lodge, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0QA
A motivated, enthusiastic and committed graduate seeking an entry-level position in public relations, in which the skills developed during studies can be utilised. Reliability and friendliness are assets that will help me adapt to a new working environment.
Education
The University of Kent: 2016 – 2019. BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
Classification: Upper Second Class (2:1)
Modules include:
English Language in the Media 1 & 2
Stylistics and Creative Writing
Rochester Grammar School: 2014 – 2016, A-levels
English literature: A, Sociology: B, Government & Politics: C
Cobham Hall: 2009- 2014, GCSE
6B’s, 4C’s including B in English Language and C in Mathematics
Relevant Work Experience
July 2019 - present
Beauty PR intern at Alex Silver PR
• Developing social media ideas to increase engagement, taking photos and scheduling posts using Sprout Social.
• Writing blog posts and press releases using Canva.
July 2019 – present
Social Media Content Creator at Woolnough Beauty
• Creating and posting content for the company Instagram page to increase engagement.
November 2018
Work experience at The Spa PR Company
• Writing blog posts and press releases which improved my writing skills towards a target audience.
• Researching bloggers relevant to a set brief.
• Collecting and organising press coverage.
Feb 2018 – present
Social media blog – Instagram: @jodiebrownbeauty
• Created a beauty social media account/blog which reviews beauty products and showcases make-up looks. This has improved social media knowledge and skills as well as gaining more experience with writing about beauty.
Work Experience
June 2018 – present
Bartender, Rochester and Cobham Golf club
• Responsibilities include maintaining the overall running of the bar.
• This customer-facing role has improved my confidence and developed my ability to work well in a team in a fast-paced environment.
July & Sept 2018
Work-study ambassador, University of Kent
• Responsible for representing the university at open days and arrival weekends by welcoming and directing visitors around campus.
• This sales role improved advertising skills and confidence.
Sept 2017 – Jan 2018
Sales assistant, Waitrose, Canterbury
• Responsibilities included serving customers on the checkouts, reducing and replenishing stock, closing the store and collecting the takings for the day.
• This role implemented my communication and customer service skills.
Jul 2017 – Sept 2017
Secretary, BB Contracts, Interior Shop-fitting firm
• Job responsibilities included team management and customer service.
• Very clear decision making and prioritising of tasks, having learned to communicate these tasks very clearly and effectively to my team.
IT Skills
• Confident using of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Mac computers.
• Frequent user of social media such as Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook.
• Confident user of Sprout Social and Canva
Interests and Achievements
• Full driver’s license
• Successfully completed the University of Kent Careers Award which developed my employability skills, self-awareness, identification of relevant career options, researching opportunities, CV preparation and interview skills.
• Created and run a social media account/blog in which I write about beauty products and showcase my make-up looks.
• Music tour to Poland with the Cobham Hall school choir.
• Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
• Offered a Geography scholarship at Cobham Hall.
• Part of the English Language and Linguistics society at The University of Kent.
• Previously a team member of school swimming team and an athletics club. Tried a range of sports upon starting university such as football and yoga.
• Passion for beauty, fashion, writing and enjoy visiting art galleries.
• Volunteer work at HazelWood Nursing home.
Jodie Brown
Mobile:------------4
Email: ------------
Address: Meopham lodge, Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0QA
A motivated, enthusiastic and committed graduate seeking an entry-level position in public relations, in which the skills developed during studies can be utilised. Reliability and friendliness are assets that will help me adapt to a new working environment.
Education
The University of Kent: 2016 – 2019. BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
Classification: Upper Second Class (2:1)
Modules include:
English Language in the Media 1 & 2
Stylistics and Creative Writing
Rochester Grammar School: 2014 – 2016, A-levels
English literature: A, Sociology: B, Government & Politics: C
Cobham Hall: 2009- 2014, GCSE
6B’s, 4C’s including B in English Language and C in Mathematics
Relevant Work Experience
July 2019 - present
Beauty PR intern at Alex Silver PR
• Developing social media ideas to increase engagement, taking photos and scheduling posts using Sprout Social.
• Writing blog posts and press releases using Canva.
July 2019 – present
Social Media Content Creator at Woolnough Beauty
• Creating and posting content for the company Instagram page to increase engagement.
November 2018
Work experience at The Spa PR Company
• Writing blog posts and press releases which improved my writing skills towards a target audience.
• Researching bloggers relevant to a set brief.
• Collecting and organising press coverage.
Feb 2018 – present
Social media blog – Instagram: @jodiebrownbeauty
• Created a beauty social media account/blog which reviews beauty products and showcases make-up looks. This has improved social media knowledge and skills as well as gaining more experience with writing about beauty.
Work Experience
June 2018 – present
Bartender, Rochester and Cobham Golf club
• Responsibilities include maintaining the overall running of the bar.
• This customer-facing role has improved my confidence and developed my ability to work well in a team in a fast-paced environment.
July & Sept 2018
Work-study ambassador, University of Kent
• Responsible for representing the university at open days and arrival weekends by welcoming and directing visitors around campus.
• This sales role improved advertising skills and confidence.
Sept 2017 – Jan 2018
Sales assistant, Waitrose, Canterbury
• Responsibilities included serving customers on the checkouts, reducing and replenishing stock, closing the store and collecting the takings for the day.
• This role implemented my communication and customer service skills.
Jul 2017 – Sept 2017
Secretary, BB Contracts, Interior Shop-fitting firm
• Job responsibilities included team management and customer service.
• Very clear decision making and prioritising of tasks, having learned to communicate these tasks very clearly and effectively to my team.
IT Skills
• Confident using of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel and Mac computers.
• Frequent user of social media such as Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook.
• Confident user of Sprout Social and Canva
Interests and Achievements
• Full driver’s license
• Successfully completed the University of Kent Careers Award which developed my employability skills, self-awareness, identification of relevant career options, researching opportunities, CV preparation and interview skills.
• Created and run a social media account/blog in which I write about beauty products and showcase my make-up looks.
• Music tour to Poland with the Cobham Hall school choir.
• Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.
• Offered a Geography scholarship at Cobham Hall.
• Part of the English Language and Linguistics society at The University of Kent.
• Previously a team member of school swimming team and an athletics club. Tried a range of sports upon starting university such as football and yoga.
• Passion for beauty, fashion, writing and enjoy visiting art galleries.
• Volunteer work at HazelWood Nursing home.